Tuesday, November 16, 2010

VARICOCCELE

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You've heard of varicose veins — those swollen veins that sometimes show up in the legs. You've probably heard your grandma and her old lady friends talking about their varicose veins and never thought twice about them.But hopefully you've never heard your grandma mention a varicocele, which is also a swelling of the veins. A varicocele happens just to guys, and you probably won't sit around and talk about it with your pals. That's because...

Men's Health Testicular Cancer

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  Testicular cancer forms in a man's testicles, the two egg-shaped glands that produce sperm and testosterone. Testicular cancer mainly affects young men between the ages of 20 and 39. It is also more common in men whoHave had abnormal testicle developmentHave had an undescended testicleHave a family history of the cancerSymptoms include pain, swelling or lumps in your testicles or groin area. Most cases can be treated,...

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Kidney Disease Chronic kidney diseaseChronic kidney disease occurs when one suffers from gradual and usually permanent loss of kidney function over time. This happens gradually, usually months to years. Chronic kidney disease is divided into five stages of increasing severity (see Table 1 below). The term "renal" refers to the kidney, so another name for kidney failure is "renal failure." Mild kidney disease is often called renal insufficiency....

Vagina Examintaion

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Here's How:You will need a strong light such as a flashlight, a mirror, a vaginal lubricant, antiseptic soap or alcohol, and a plastic speculum (get a speculum from a pharmacy that sells medical supplies).Find a place to relax. This can be the floor or your couch, wherever you can feel comfortable.Lie back. Bend your knees, with your feet wide apart.Lubricate the speculum, and insert it into your vagina in the closed position. Experiment...

For Women

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Women and men have many of the same health problems, but they can affect women differently. For example, women may have different symptoms of heart disease. Some diseases or conditions are more common in women, such as osteoarthritis, obesity and depression. And some conditions, such as menopause and pregnancy, are unique to women.Women sometimes neglect their own health and focus instead on their partner's and their children's. Take care...

EYE DEFECTS

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DEFECTS OF THE EYE BACK TO HOME PAGE THE EYE PHOTORECEPTORS RODS CONES RHODOPSIN MECHANISM VITAMIN A REFERENCES There are many eye related problems and defects of the eye, the main few are briefly discussed below:   Defects of the eye: Myopia: (nearsightedness)...

Breast Cancer

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I may have breast cancer, what questions should I ask my doctor?If you have received a positive or possible diagnosis of breast cancer, there are a number of questions that you can ask your doctor. The answers you receive to these questions should give you a better understanding of your specific diagnosis and the corresponding treatment. It is usually helpful to write your questions down before you meet with your health-care provider. This...

BRAIN CANCER : a story and a patient....

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 Hometown: Born in Kitchener Ontario but now I call Calgary HomeWhat school did/do you attend? University of WaterlooDo you work? Currently on treatment -- hopefully returning to work Spring 2011What is your career goal(s)? To be able to return to my former position as a Director at the University of CalgaryHow did you find out you were sick? What event(s) led to the diagnosis?In Fall of 2008 I fell into a very apathetic depression. Wasn’t ...

BRAIN CANCER/TUMOR and it;s Fact

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1. The most common brain tumors are cancers from other parts of the body (e.g. lung, breast, colon or prostate) that spreads to the brain.2. Primary brain tumors originate in the brain and there are over 126 such tumors listed by WHO.3. Glioma is the commonest primary brain tumour and originates from supporting brain cells that are called glial cells and 50% of all brain tumors begin as benign tumors.4. Another brain tumour called ‘Astrocytomas’...

Teen Sexual Activity Facts

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Remember freedom of choice about sex also includes saying No to sex. All the listed facts send out only one message - girls in their teens should say No to sex. 1. Four in ten girls who had their first intercourse at the age of 13 or 14 years reported that it was either forced or non-voluntary or unwanted.2. By 15 years about 13% of teens have had sexual intercourse.3. By the time they reach 19 years 7 out of 10 teens have had sexual intercourse...

VAGINISMUS

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Simply put, the so-called condition refers to an instance when a woman's muscles in the vagina clamp down on a man's penis so firmly that they lock inseparably in sexual intercourse.Penis captivus is said to be common among animals (such as dogs), but not humans. The so-called condition may have a "largely hearsay" existence in medical history but is "not entirely mythical," a study by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) showed."Such a reaction...

Abnormal discharge from vagina or penis

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Symptoms and indications: Early symptoms include enlargement of lymph glands and spleen, fever, fatigue, bruising and bleeding easily, Thrush-type infections, diarrhoea and weight loss, dermatitis and respiratory illnesses. Later, a person develops further serious ...

TEETH CARE

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 What causes the pain in Tooth Sensitivity ?   Sensitive teeth has become one of the most common teeth problems as people keep their original teeth longer. Gums are receding by age exposing the tooth below the gumline where dentin is covered by cementum that is much softer than the enamel of the tooth crown.   The dentin contains a network of micro-tubules which run the full width of the dentin, from the pulp in the center...

Intestine Disorders

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Intestinal disorders can occur anywhere along the length of the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the anus. The process of breaking down food begins in the mouth and continues in the stomach and small intestine. The small intestine is also where the body absorbs nutrients. The large intestine runs from the small intestine to the anus and is also responsible for the absorption of nutrients and water.Common Intestinal DisordersCommon intestinal...

healthy way of living

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Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible– all of which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and using them in a way that works for you. Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”—it’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Your...

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